Among the Igbo the art of conversation is regarded very highly, and proverbs are the palm-oil with which words are eaten. (Chinua Achebe)

Among the Igbo the art of conversation is regarded very highly, and proverbs are the palm-oil with which words are eaten.

Chinua Achebe

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